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Sadly, I don’t see that offer. Shame, as I was just looking at them on Amazon a few hours ago!Calipers are on sale on Amazon right now - 574 for a pair plus clips and pins! This is the cheapest I have seen them.
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Sadly, I don’t see that offer. Shame, as I was just looking at them on Amazon a few hours ago!Calipers are on sale on Amazon right now - 574 for a pair plus clips and pins! This is the cheapest I have seen them.
Okay I thought I was losing my mind.Sadly, I don’t see that offer. Shame, as I was just looking at them on Amazon a few hours ago!
A bit curious if the rotors have a growl to them under heavy braking with the slots cut in that direction? Obviously it's not a relevant question to performance, was just a bit curious.Some final pics
I’m running 19s but when I have a chance I’ll toss on my stock 18s and see.I am not married to any particular size, but do these fit under 18s?
At 370mm I certainly don’t expect them to fit under anything that wouldn’t fit the factory Performance brakes.I’m running 19s but when I have a chance I’ll toss on my stock 18s and see.
Ironically, I happened to check back and found that exact “buy all three” link at that price! The yellow 172-1522 is specifically what is on sale!Looks like the price changed back to normal - sorry to get everyone excited.
Yep, I just checked again since you said that, and there it is! Thanks!Ironically, I happened to check back and found that exact “buy all three” link at that price! The yellow 172-1522 is specifically what is on sale!
Going to be completely honest on my point of view.Very tempted...
Questions, because I am an absolute noob when it comes to brakes.
- Is this truly a worth-it upgrade over stock if I am not tracking my car? Or would it be a more sensible option to do MPP rotors and pads?
- What are your guys' impressions so far with the calipers and rotors?
Yeah, seems the difference isn't actually that much.Going to be completely honest on my point of view.
It's dirt cheap. $1700 for Brembo 6-piston front brakes with 2-piece rotors, plus pads, and that's with brand new calipers, if you catch the Amazon deal right now.
Yes, you can definitely get away with going the cheap route with some minor upgrades (pads and fluid being paramount), and they'll be great for 99% of people. Upgrading the brakes was pretty far down my list, but with the price of this setup, it got moved up pretty quick...
My opinion? You can never have 'too much' brake, as long as the car is composed when you have to mash that pedal.
I know there are some aftermarket wheels that are 18" and will clear larger brakes than theseAt 370mm I certainly don’t expect them to fit under anything that wouldn’t fit the factory Performance brakes.
My wheel setup is 19x9.5 +30 on Aspira AF-10 on Hankook S1 Ventus Evo2 265/35/19Thanks for posting up your setup @vietfella Can you post your wheel setup (size and offset)?
I have a different perspective. The brake upgrade won't ever be experienced (outside of bling) since the tires are the limiting factor. Street tires will break grip before the stock brakes fail/fade in street driving. So, while this setup is comparatively dirt cheap, it's not worth it on a strict street car. Even AutoX doesn't warrant the upgrade beyond MPP rotors on stock calipers.Going to be completely honest on my point of view.
It's dirt cheap. $1700 for Brembo 6-piston front brakes with 2-piece rotors, plus pads, and that's with brand new calipers, if you catch the Amazon deal right now.
Yes, you can definitely get away with going the cheap route with some minor upgrades (pads and fluid being paramount), and they'll be great for 99% of people. Upgrading the brakes was pretty far down my list, but with the price of this setup, it got moved up pretty quick...
My opinion? You can never have 'too much' brake, as long as the car is composed when you have to mash that pedal.
You are 100% correct, of course, but only because the brakes that come on the M3P are genuinely good brakes. It's a lot like the suspension, though - once you've driven a car with extremely good brakes, you don't want to go back. And yeah, bling is a factor, especially for the insane value here.I have a different perspective. The brake upgrade won't ever be experienced (outside of bling) since the tires are the limiting factor. Street tires will break grip before the stock brakes fail/fade in street driving. So, while this setup is comparatively dirt cheap, it's not worth it on a strict street car. Even AutoX doesn't warrant the upgrade beyond MPP rotors on stock calipers.
That said, if you have the cash to burn, then upgrade to this setup to get what you want. It's the best bang for your buck BBK with quality parts.